The Antiquary
On conducting research for my current book The Fisherwomen of Auchmithie , it’s been tough going finding information on the lives of fisherfolk in the 19th century. I began to read The Antiquary ( Walter Scott ), as cited on some websites. However there is but one description of the inside of a fisherman’s cottage. So from his descriptions I have learnt about the humble Scottish fisherman’s cottage that · * there is a fireplace/hearth inside (possibly coal lit, but this was from other description in another class of housing so might be incorrect) which is for heat, light and cooking · * wooden trenchers are used to prepare food · * which is fried, broiled and smoked fish, plus bannocks [Scottish cake made from oatmeal] and car-cakes [crumpets] · * mugs of beer [other sources mention ale] · * grandmother is found...